If you’re looking for books to share with your family that celebrate Black History Month, try one of the wonderful children’s books from the list below. To find even more titles, listen to the Check it Out! podcast. This Orem Library podcast features expert book reviews from literature specialist Rita, Whitney, Molly, Mary, and Toni. Check it Out!

Children's Books for Black History Month

Homemade Love

By bell hooks
Picture Book

Through the constant love and support of her parents, Girlpie learns not to be afraid of the dark.


Children's Books for Black History Month

We Wait for the Sun

By Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Junior Nonfiction

The late Civil Rights attorney and activist shares a poignant moment from her childhood beside her wise grandmother, who taught Roundtree the values of self-worth, strength and justice that inspired the co-author’s boundary-breaking career.


Children's Books for Black History Month

J.D. and the Great Barber Battle

By J. Dillard
Intermediate Book

Eight-year-old J.D. turns a tragic home haircut into a thriving barber business in this hilarious new illustrated chapter book series.

Children's Books for Black History Month | Librarian List

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